Australia's Average Rainfall

Most rain falls during the cool season , typically associated with frontal systems moving from the west. Recent Trends (2024–2025)

National area-averaged rainfall reached 596 mm (28% above average), making it the wettest year since 2011.

Australia divides neatly into three rainfall zones based on latitude, ocean currents, and topography.

October 26, 2023 Subject: Overview of Rainfall Patterns, Distribution, and Trends

Unlike many other continents where rainfall is relatively predictable year-to-year, Australia experiences high inter-annual variability.

According to the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) and CSIRO, Australia's rainfall patterns are shifting due to climate change.